Duffy won Best Pop Vocal Album of the 2009 Grammys, held on February 8, 2009. Other nominees included Sheryl Crow, The Eagles, Leona Lewis and James Taylor.
Official Nominations
- Detours by Sheryl Crow
- Rockferry by Duffy
- Long Road Out Of Eden by The Eagles
- Spirit by Leona Lewis
- Covers by James Taylor
Sheryl Crow Facts
- Full name: Sheryl Suzanne Crow
- Born: February 11, 1962
- Birthplace: Kennett, Missouri
- Years Active: 1993-Present
- Record Label: A&M Records
- Nine Grammy Awards
- Three American Music Awards
- Attended: University of Missouri
- Blogs for: The Huffington Post
Duffy Facts
- Name: Aimee Anne Duffy
- Born: June 1, 1984
- Origin: Nefyn, Gwynedd, Wales
- Years active: 2003 - present
- Label: A&M Records
- Debut album released March 3, 2008
- Her style and sound has been compared to Dusty SpringfieldCelebitchy: Duffy is scared by her success
- Has been nominated for three Grammy Awards
- Received four nominations for the 2009 BRIT AwardsNME: Coldplay and Duffy lead BRIT Awards nominations (January 20, 2009)
Eagles Facts
- Origin: Los Angeles, California
- Formed: 1971
- Years active: 1971-1980, 1994-present
- Grammy Awards: 4
- Members: Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Timothy B. Schmit
- Over 80 million albums sold
Leona Lewis Facts
- Name: Leona Louise Lewis
- Born: April 3, 1985
- Origin: London, England
- Active: 2006–present
- Albums: 1
- Labels: Arista/Sony BMG, Syco, J Records
- 2006 Winner of the UK televised talent competition The X Factor
- 2007 Ivor Novello winner
- 2008: Nominated for four BRIT Awards
- Debut album was recorded in London, Miami, Los Angeles, New York City and Atlanta
James Taylor Facts
- Born: March 12, 1948
- Originally signed To The Beatles' Apple Records
- Albums: 16
- Grammy Awards: 5
- Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000
- Member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame
- Married to Carly Simon but divorced in 1983
Top Singles From Best Pop Album Nominees
MTV Video: "Mercy" by Duffy (Time: 3:36)
YouTube Video: "Wichita Lineman" by James Taylor (Time: 3:41)
MTV Video: "Love is Free" by Sheryl Crow (Time: 3:33)
MTV Video: "How Long" by The Eagles (Time: 3:15)
MTV Video: "Bleeding Love" by Leona Lewis (Time: 2:40)
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References
Fast Facts
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Event
51st Grammy Awards
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Award
Best Pop Vocal Album
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Fact:
First given in 1968
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Fact:
No artist has ever won more than once
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Telecast
February 8, 2009 8PM EST
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Network
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Location
Staples Center, Los Angeles
